Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Colby Community College prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Colby Community College

400 W 11th St, Coffeyville, KS

Colby Community College, located in Colby, Kansas, is a small public community college with an enrollment of 1,505 students. Students at Colby never have to feel like “just a number”; they can get a higher education in a personalized, intimate environment. Colby offers associate degrees in many fields for students planning to transfer to baccalaureate institutions for higher degrees. The school also has an array of certification programs for those who want to move directly into the workplace. And for the adult learner seeking an ongoing education, Colby has adult education schedules to fit the more complicated adult lifestyle.

College students spend plenty of time in the classroom and library studying and preparing for their future lives. But Colby’s mission is to help them develop as well-rounded individuals, academically and personally. For this reason, the college offers a variety of clubs and activities ranging in focus from religious and special interest to educational/departmental. There’s something for every taste!

Although CCC is a desirable post-secondary choice for many reasons, the tuition rate will make you happy. Colby tuition is thousands and thousands of dollars below the U.S. college and university average tuition rate. And check out the financial aid office for information on grants, loans, scholarships, work study, and Thomas County tuition grants. Start your future at Colby!

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Colby Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Sales Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024

Administrative Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).